The matchup against Portland is a good one for three-point attempts; when the Trail Blazers are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 27th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.7).The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Trail Blazers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).Derrick White will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally raises stat production for all stats.
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